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1
Q

give two examples of soft engineering

A

Nutfield marshes , Gatton park meadows

2
Q

give four examples of hard engineering schemes

A

gatwick flood ponds, levees and enbankments, hamptons court palace flood defences , tilgate lake dam

3
Q

how much did it cost

A

£15 million

4
Q

what is the hazard of Gatwick flood ponds

A

attracts birds which is dangerous to planes

5
Q

why has it caused house prices to rise

A

more housing as you can now build of flood plains